Language Interpreter, PRN, Baptist Interpreting Services

BHS; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a PRN Medical Interpreter to support the Office of Interpreting Services at Baptist Hospital. You will facilitate clear communication between caregivers and patients with limited English proficiency.

The role covers on-call nights, weekends and holidays as needed, with over-the-phone interpretation and sight translation of documents. A high school diploma and interpreter training are required.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years interpreting experience.
• 3-5 years foreign language experience.
• High School Diploma required; 40-hour interpreter training preferred.
• Medical Translator Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret clearly between target and source language for caregivers and patients with limited English proficiency.
• May include over-the-phone interpretation and sight translation of documents; work in a collaborative healthcare setting.

Skills

Interpreting

Foreign language

Education

High School Diploma

40 hour Medical interpreter training

Medical Translator Certificate

Job description

About Baptist Health
Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville’s only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children’s Hospital.

Baptist Medical Center is currently hiring a Medical Interpreter in our Office of Interpreting Service at Baptist Hospital located in Jacksonville, FL. This is a PRN opportunity. The candidate will cover on-call nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

As the Language Interpreter, you will be responsible for clearly and accurately interpreting between target language and source language for caregivers and patients/companions who have limited proficiency in English. This position may also involve over-the-phone interpretation and sight translation of documents. The interpreters are respected and they work in a great tight knit environment!

As a Language Interpreter, you will be responsible for:

• Working with a diverse group of people across the entire health system
• Working with numerous cultures

ExperienceRequirements:

• 3-5 Years Interpreting Required
• 3-5 Years Foreign Language Required

Education &CredentialRequirements:

• High School Diploma required
• 40 hour Medical interpreter training preferred
• Highly preferred to have Medical Translator Certificate

This Language Interpreter will be located at Baptist Hospital.

Primary Location:

Downtown - Howard Building820 Prudential DrJacksonville, FL 32207United States of America